Chapter 79: Qingyi's Affection Rises Again

Wait... wait a minute?!

Elena Qiao? That name sounds familiar!

Isn’t this the same Sharkian girl he ran into with Nico when they were shopping before?! The one with the lifeless expression!

Now there are definitely two targets to court at Victoria Housekeeping; if nothing goes wrong, the other two are likely targets too.

It seems necessary to get in touch with this housekeeping company—surely they offer home services!

Perfect! Ding Ni is right here! And the Jiaotu House hasn’t been cleaned yet—luck strikes just when you need it!

Ye Qingfeng glanced around the reception hall and found a camera in a corner; he Jia ed his business card between his fingers, focused his mind—but nothing happened. Then he brought his hand forward, shielding it from the camera with his body.

This time, the card vanished; he used his newly drawn reward to directly place it into his spatial backpack.

Invisible Magic Hand! Ye Qingfeng hadn’t expected this ability to be so unexpectedly useful—he slightly raised an eyebrow, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

With the spatial backpack plus this ability, Ye Qingfeng felt he could become a magician. Previously, the backpack alone was usable, but now with this ability Jiachi ...

It’s like the difference between magic and illusion!

As for the other rewards, he couldn’t check them now. He stood up, stretched his limbs, then walked toward the door, Buwang tossing his cup and the one Qingyi had left into the trash.

My stomach’s hungry—I should go eat with Zhu Yuan!

At this moment, Qingyi, who had fled early, had a flushed face. She ran straight back to the office without looking back, slammed the door open with a loud “Bang—!” that startled Zhu Yuan, who turned around with a dazed expression.

(Is it too much for a robot to blush?)

Qingyi frantically shut the door, then leaned against it, her eyes filled with confusion.

Zhu Yuan: ?

She’d never seen Senior Qingyi look so flustered before—she was deeply curious about what had happened. And wasn’t she out with Qingfeng?

Why did she come back alone?

“What happened to Senior Qingyi?” Zhu Yuan’s wide eyes were full of confusion. “Where’s Qingfeng?”

Qingyi wasn’t sure whether to tell Zhu Yuan what had just happened—the good news was that Ye Qingfeng’s target wasn’t her; the bad news...

His real target is actually me!

Ye Qingfeng, hearing Qingyi’s inner voice, would surely still be: Hehehe! I want them all!

“Um...”

Qingyi fidgeted, unsure how to begin, finally blushing and stammering out, “Nothing... Qingfeng should be back soon...”

She thought better of telling Zhu Yuan. As for how she’d respond if Ye Qingfeng pursued her later, she didn’t know...

No matter what, she’d refuse—but she’d sincerely thank Ye Qingfeng for his feelings.

Mainly because he’s the first person in years to confess to her...

And he knew full well she was a robot! Even if she said yes, what would it change? This has no future!

Of course, her main reason for not rejecting him immediately was also Ye Qingfeng’s looks—even a robot can appreciate a handsome face.

After all, which girl wouldn’t be drawn to that?

If all else fails... she could matchmake Ye Qingfeng with Zhu Yuan!

She could tell Zhu Yuan had strong feelings for him. But first, she needed to observe his character.

Seeing Qingyi unwilling to elaborate, Zhu Yuan didn’t press further and continued finishing the last bits of her tasks.

Qingyi quietly returned to her seat, poured herself a cup of tea, lifted it with both hands to her lips, and took a sip.

Huh—suddenly, her mood felt much calmer!

In the office, the sound of Zhu Yuan typing filled the air, occasionally interrupted by the soft gurgle of Qingyi drinking tea—peace reigned for a moment.

Then, the moment Ye Qingfeng pushed open the door, the calm shattered.

“How’s Zhu Yuan’s work coming along?” Ye Qingfeng smiled faintly at Zhu Yuan. “You can’t work nonstop! Let’s go eat first—finish the rest when we get back!”

“Sorry, just a moment longer!” Zhu Yuan glanced back, then immediately returned to her work. Her voice carried traces of fatigue from the morning’s labor. “Almost done.”

She’d buried herself in work, but now, with Ye Qingfeng’s reminder, she felt a sudden, intense hunger. She’d told him earlier about gaining weight—it was true. So this morning, she’d deliberately eaten less.

“Senior Qingyi, you also think Zhu Yuan should go eat!”

Seeing Zhu Yuan unmoved, Ye Qingfeng sighed and rolled his eyes, then turned his gaze to Qingyi and added with a suggestive eyebrow raise.

“That’s right—Zhu Yuan’s health matters most!” Qingyi instantly understood Ye Qingfeng’s meaning. Now was the time to unite against a common foe. She pulled out her ultimate weapon: the person Zhu Yuan couldn’t refuse. “I remember your mother specifically told you to eat properly. I’ve got her contact number, you know!”

“?!”

Zhu Yuan hadn’t expected Qingyi, who’d always been at odds with Ye Qingfeng, to side with him. She gritted her teeth against the hunger gnawing at her stomach and tried to hold on. “Just a moment! I’m really almost done!”

To Qingyi, who knew Zhu Yuan best, this was pure nonsense. With her ability, she could normally finish two days’ work in one morning—but she’d been interrupted earlier by an emergency call.

And whenever she said “almost done,” she meant the entire task—she still needed at least half an hour!

Qingyi didn’t waste words. She pulled out her phone, dialed Zhu Yuan’s aunt, stood up, and held it out toward Zhu Yuan. “Zhu Yuan, look!”

Zhu Yuan instinctively looked up—and saw her mother’s name on the screen. She was about to stall again when she spotted a slender finger hovering over the call button, ready to press.

“Hmm?”

Qingyi slowly moved her finger closer to the screen, her gaze on Zhu Yuan filled with clear threat.

“Come on, Zhu Yuan—I’m starving too!” Ye Qingfeng reached out and tugged Zhu Yuan’s sleeve, cutting off her last escape route. “Your aunt will call right away if she finds out—and then you’ll have to go eat anyway!”

“Fine... Senior, please don’t call!”

For Zhu Yuan, a highly disciplined and responsible person, she’d planned to finish her tasks by morning, train with Ye Qingfeng in the afternoon, and then rest after school the next day.

That way, she could visit her parents over the weekend! But her plan had already failed at the first step.

Still, she had no choice now. Zhu Yuan stood up immediately and set off with Ye Qingfeng. Qingyi watched them leave, quietly put away her phone, and sat back down, cradling her teacup again.

As Ye Qingfeng stepped out beside Zhu Yuan, he suddenly turned back and raised a fist toward Qingyi.

Qingyi’s disdainful look was unmistakable—she internally mocked Ye Qingfeng’s childishness, yet still raised her fist honestly and tapped his in midair.

After Ye Qingfeng shut the door behind him, Qingyi’s lips slowly curved upward into a graceful smile.

【Ding! Qingyi’s affection increased by 10%】

【Current affection: 25%】